Ian Clark | Guard | #2

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Ian Clark is hopeful that he can earn more consistent playing time with the Pelicans this season.

"Being able to show what I can do in the minutes I get, I want to be able to expand on that this year," said Clark. "I want to show that I can do that in extended minutes and be consistent at it, and help my team win, whether that’s on the defensive or offensive end." Clark may see a slight increase in his minutes this upcoming season, but as long as Rajon Rondo and Jrue Holiday are healthy, he won't be on the floor enough to make a meaningful impact in fantasy hoops. Sep 13 - 1:19 PM

The Pelicans got a bargain on their hands and add some much-needed shooting. While Clark is too small to guard twos and he's likely not going to be a ball-handler, his range will help as the Pelicans attempt to adjust their scheme to be more like the Nuggets. Clark could compete for a rotation spot, but he'll likely need some players to miss time to have fantasy value in most leagues. Aug 3 - 6:21 PM

Ian Clark has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Pelicans.

Arguably the top free agent PG left on the market, Clark had to settle for a $1.6 million deal (he was looking for $8 million at the start of free agency), but he has a nice opportunity to increase his value for the Summer of 2018. The Pelicans plan to start both Rajon Rondo and Jrue Holiday in the backcourt, but Clark should be able to carve out a decent role as a combo guard off the bench. He shot 37.4 percent from 3-point range last season, so his floor spacing will be key for their superstar frontcourt of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. The Pelicans will also have to find minutes for Jordan Crawford and E'Twaun Moore, so Clark's value may be limited to deeper fantasy leagues. Aug 1 - 7:18 PM

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald said Ian Clark's "skills are appreciated by the Heat."

The Heat do have an open roster spot, but they already have quality depth at PG in Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson. Josh Richardson has proved that he can fill in there as well. Clark was initially looking for a deal in the $8 million per year range, but there aren't many teams with cap space left. The Heat do have a $4.3 million exception that they could use, but there's been no real indication that they're ready to spend it on Clark. Jul 31 - 11:33 AM

Depth Charts

Frank Jackson (foot) underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot.

He is expected to miss 3-4 months for his second surgery on his right foot since May. There are not many details on his previous stress fracture, but a fifth metatarsal is a common bone in the foot to have problems -- the famous Jones fracture is to that bone. Expect the Pelicans to be very careful with the No. 31 pick.

Solomon Hill (torn hamstring) could be back on the court as soon as February according to Pelicans GM Dell Demps.

Hill wasn't a fantasy target before the injury, so he's safe to cross off draft boards since we won't see him until the All-Star break at the earliest. In Hill's absence, the Pelicans will likely use a committee to soak up his minutes that could include E'Twaun Moore, Tony Allen, Darius Miller and Jordan Crawford.

Omer Asik is currently in Minnesota being treated for Crohn's disease, and while he's made improvements, he's still not ready to play basketball.

It's unclear if Asik will be able to take the court this season, but we wish him the best in his recovery. The majority of the frontcourt minutes in New Orleans will be divvied up between Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, with guys like Cheik Diallo, Alexis Ajinca and Dante Cunningham fighting over the scraps.